Spatial tools that creates polygon centroids
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I am preparing for certification and found a topic mentioned in the prep guide ..identify spatial tools which can generate centroids of polygon . I am a newbee to spatial tools ,so wondering if someone can help me with this query .
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Hi @Avinash_K
Spatial analytics can be pretty daunting for those that have never used any of those tools. Have you checked out the Spatial Interactive Lessons yet? They do a great job introducing the tools and getting you ready for the Advanced certification exam.
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@TravisR thanks i have gone through the material already , my query is that none of the tools specifically say that it would create a centroid . Based on my knowledge is it safe to consider that any tool that ouputs a polygon also created a centroid ? e.g Spatial Match , Spatial Process , Buffer , trade area etc ?
I was checking one by one each tool and there is only one tool which actualy mentions output centroid and that is Spatial Info . So looks like only one tool does output centroid .
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I'll give a hint - there are tools outside the Spatial tool tab which can do spatial calculations. :)
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Nice little hint ..pointed me in right direction .. Thanks ;-)
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There are so many ways you can get the centroid
Formula : ST_Centroid(ST_BoundingRectangle([Point1],[Point2]))
Sumarize: Use a Summarize tool. Select the field containing the points and use the "Create Centroid" option in the Spatial section.
Spatial Info : Centroid as X and Y
Trade area etc
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That's the most comprehensive answers!
